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During the 1st few months, I was eating so little that I was mostly eating Protein. I didn't have much room for anything else and any kind of vegetable didn't agree with Frankensleeve. I was losing about 17 lbs a month. I made sure I was taking my multi-vitamins, Calcium, and B-12. Other than the hassle of Constipation - from not getting in enough Fiber, everything was fine.

Yahoo! I am happy your on the path...I mean the yellow brick road...to a healthy future.

Was 192
Now 191 slow but sure!

200.4
Finally, Onderland is in sight!

Yahoo. 230

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I understand FeeFeeVSG! I am scheduled for my surgery on May 8th, and now on day THREE of my pre-op diet, and I too have a family to cook for, and I must admit, it has been the hardest thing! I have given in a couple of times, I can't lie, but I just keep hoping that my will power and determination kick in for me soon! Please keep in touch, maybe we can support one another through this! Good luck to you!

I love the lists! I think its an excellent idea to bring it to the hospital the day of surgery and use before when you are nervous. I start my 6 month long program (doctor assisted diet, psych eval, PT, NP, RD, etc.) on Tues!!
Some of the things I won't miss:
Hoping there is a 2X after the 1X's on the rack of blouses.
Not taking long walks.
Hating bathing suits.
Saying "whew" when I lock the seat belt on the plane because I was so worried I'd need the add on one.
Wondering where I'll get jeans for a 4'11" size 20 woman that look good.

I have my Premier Protein shakes, although I heard the first couple of days or so, they might be too thick, so might need to thin them out. I also have packets of nectar Protein that I can make as shakes/drinks.
My doctor didn't say anything about lactose free, although your doctor might be looking out for gas issues, as lactose can cause extra gas.

Good morning- i'm also a May 6 sleever! I'm with you Kelly about just being ready to get surgery done and move on to post op. It will be here before we know it.
Kelly-I know several people who have had the surgery, one being my sister, that go to buffets alot and eat everything they like, just small amounts of it, so i think you will enjoy an Atlantic city buffet again. When you think about it, we just eat until we are stuffed at a buffet anyway-that won't change, we will just be stuffed sooner!
So what's everyone stocking for their post op Protein?
Just curious did anyone else's doctor say to use lactose free products for the first couple weeks?

Good Morning fellow May 6'ers....Hoping week 2 of your liquid diet is going well. Just over a week to go.........Can't say I am still not having second thoughts, but I am hoping all will work itself out this week. Just want the surgery over with so I can start the post-op diet, which I have a feeling is going to be harder than the pre-op diet. I have all my paperwork, and just find it so overwhelming. I hope once I have the surgery and have to start, all will make sense.
Be well my new friends and be sure to keep in touch.
Kelly

I have 2 weeks to decide what to tell people when I return from work. My boss knows, but no one else does.
My first instinct is to lie and justify that lie by telling myself this is a personal journey and none of anyone's business. But I keep coming back to honesty. I feel that my over eating had/has a lot to do with lying to myself. And I don't know if covering up my success here is a continuation of dishonesty.
for what it's worth I don't know what I will do in the end. I may give a false truth because I do believe my successes are no one else's business. Or I may tell the truth. The only thing I am certain of, is my psychiatrist is going to get $275 to help me make that decision. ☺

204.4 today 3lbs down from starting weight on this challenge. 19lbs from leaving hospital after surgery and 22lbs from pre op diet. Yay goal weight for this challenge here I come.

I'm at 194.8 today! Lowest I've been in years and feeling great and motivated!

I don't know if my post went through on my phone so i'll repost here. Down to 265.2! down 4.8 baby! finally out of that stall! I also pulled out a smaller pair of work pants today and they fit like a glove NSV! Happy Monday everyone

I'm May 7 as well, and I've already gave fair warning on my grumpiness! No sugars no carbs, just a woman b on a mission, I told my daughter to steer clear!

My surgery is May 7th as well! In Sacramento Ca.

I told my mom I did not wanna go but she's all "you gotta learn to be in situations like this anyways!" So I went..
Oh well movin on. The blue cheese was amazing!

I wish I could hug everyone of you! You're right, no one gets it but us and we can finally open up and say things we usually keep inside and cry about! XOXO!

Day 5 of the pre op diet and I cheated tonight
I feel terrible physically and emotionally!! Today has been especially hard because of all the negativity I've received from my family members. They actually had me doubting my decision!
After this cheat I am convinced that I need this tool! Tomorrow's a new day....

I will get a tattoo but it needs to be relevant. Possibly a stick figure

Fat people are discriminated sometimes because of their weight...some think overweight people are lazy! The prettier clothes are sizes 14 and under for women too!

Oh my gosh. It's like you all know all my deepest darkest most painful thoughts! It means the world to me to know that we are all in the same process of never having to feel these awful feelings again. Best of luck to all of us.

It has been so helpful to share my thoughts with others that "get it"! I have been feeling incredibly sad and not sure why.... In so thankful to share my thoughts with everyone. Wow I'm shedding some tears too, but I know this is the best decision I have ever made....for ME

I am getting a tattoo at each 50 pound mark-already have an appointment with my tattoo gal. Getting them in areas that should not be affected by any type of skin reduction surgery. Other than that, I am signing up with hubby for either ballroom and/or line dance classes. He agreed as a gift to me (he has 2 very large left feet)

3 people know about my surgery, my mother, my best friend and my hairdresser (dont y'all tell her everything? ) My mother is gung ho because she knows how sick I have been and that I am doing this to be healthy, my best friend is concerned and being in the medical field has asked a lot of questions but supports me and will always be on my side. My hairdresser...I'm not sure except she is ready and willing to help if I start losing a lot of hair! As for the rest of them...friends and family...I have spent 30 years being the fat one, the funny one, the one with the pretty eyes...I'll let them have their opinion and I will know the reason I am doing this is I want a future and if I don't do this it will not be the long happy one I envision.